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BIO 488 - Seminar in Biology

Use this guide to locate review and research articles in the field of biology, as well as cite sources according to the guidelines set forth by the Journal of Biological Chemistry.

Journal of Biological Chemistry Style

Look to this resource online:

How can I keep track of the sources I used?

How can I keep track of my sources? 

Try using a Citation Manager.

Question: Answer:
What do they do?  Citation managers collect the details about each source you used and help you to cite in-text and create your bibliography.
What are the pros & cons of using one?

Pro: Source details are automatically saved, organized, and stored.

Con: They are not 100% accurate. Users should double check their citations.
Can I store documents there? Yes! Some full text stores automatically or you can upload documents.
Where do I access one? 

You can access Zotero or Mendeley free online.
Which one should I use?

Get help choosing between Mendeley and Zotero.
What if I need to cite in a style that isn't listed?

You can add new styles to both citation managers using the Zotero Style Repository.

For help importing a style, just Google it!
How do I get started?

Mendeley Cite offers help inserting citations, creating bibliographies, and more.

Help is also available for installing and citing with Zotero.

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